Layout

Here is a look at the Audio Architect layout.

Title Bar:

 : Controls properties of the Audio Architect window including Restore, Move, Size, Minimize, Maximize, and Close.

Tabs:

File, Offline Design, Online Design, etc. The tab to the right of either Offline Design or Online Design will change depending on the function selected in the Ribbon.

Ribbon:

Offline Design, Online Design, etc. The Ribbon will change depending on which Tab is selected. Buttons in the Ribbon determine the selected function such as Define Venue, Add Devices, Go Online etc. The functions are divided into sections:  Workflow, Tools, Panels etc.

Devices Toolbox / Venue Explorer:

Tabs located at the left hand side of the main window. This area contains devices, venue components,

Navigation Bar:

Go to Venue button: Returns you to the main Venue workspace if you have more than one Room open.

Find: Locates devices in the venue.

Match Case: When this button is selected, the Find window noted above,  is 'case-sensitive'

Zoom Magnifier :  Adjusts the zoom in and out of the venue.

Zoom to fit button : Clicking this button will automatically re-size the window to fit its contents.

Main Workspace Window:

Here is where Rooms are placed, devices are dragged, BLU devices are programmed, and most of the action takes place.

Scrolling within the Main Workspace window: Use the mouse wheel to scroll up and down. Hold the Shift key and use the mouse wheel to scroll right and left.

Auto scrolling: Note that moving an object beyond the visible area will cause the screen to auto-scroll.

Properties: Located at the bottom of the main window, this window displays the properties of devices located in the Venue.